The Akwa Ibom State Government has launched a new generation of improved cassava varieties aimed at enhancing food security, increasing farmers’ incomes and accelerating agricultural transformation across the state. The initiative, unveiled at the Assured Model Farm in Ikot Akpan Essien, Oruk Anam Local Government Area, forms part of the agricultural revolution pillar of the…
Concerns over Nigeria’s agricultural financing system took centre stage at the 2026 Agriculture and Agro-Allied Summit in Lagos, as farmers accused financial institutions of diverting funds meant for agricultural development into the real estate sector. Speaking at the summit organised by the Nigerian-British Chamber of Commerce, former Chairman of the Agriculture and Non-Oil Group of the Lagos…
The World Bank has approved a $500 million International Development Association (IDA) credit to support Nigeria’s agricultural sector under the Nigeria Sustainable Agricultural Value-Chains for Growth Project, also known as AGROW. The initiative aims to enhance productivity, strengthen value chains, and improve food and nutrition security across the country. The funding, approved on March 30,…
The Federal Government has announced sweeping agricultural reforms aimed at ending hunger, boosting food production, and cutting post-harvest losses estimated at over $10 billion annually, in line with President Bola Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda for food security and national prosperity. The reforms were detailed in a joint statement on Thursday by the Minister of Agriculture…
Kaduna State has secured a $450 million agricultural investment from the Chinese government to establish the Nigeria–China Poultry Project, a landmark initiative expected to create more than 350,000 jobs, strengthen food security, and spur industrial growth. According to a statement posted on X by the Kaduna State Ministry of Information on Thursday, the state will…
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, and the 36 member states of the Federation have each received 20 trucks full of rice from the federal government. Following the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting on Monday, Mohammed Idris, the Minister of Information and National Orientation, made this revelation. According to the minister, this is the first…
